FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016
Eye on the Fleet
yokosuka, japan
VOL. 27 NO. 1
Warriors back in Key West for annual ride
WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA
By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer
(Jan. 1, 2016) Sailors observe fireworks behind the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG65) to celebrate the new year from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forwarddeployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Paolo Bayas
inside: IT’S A NEW YEAR Time to grow! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 STEPPING UP Operation Flat Foot . . . . . . . 3 COMING SOON! Kids Fun Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A LOOK BACK 2015 in photos. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the ‘Rampagers’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
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hen Soldier Ride brought its first group of wounded warriors to Key West there was little fanfare. Naval Air Station Key West’s commanding officer was among the small group gathered to greet them as they finished the ride at the Southernmost Buoy. Fast forward to 2015, when crowds gathered along the streets to cheer as 60 riders made their way from Boca Chica Field to U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl the Truman Waterfront, Riders participating in the 2015 Soldier Ride are cheered on as they leave Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field. The where they were welcomed 2016 Soldier Ride to Key West is Sunday and will take off from Boca Chica Field at 10:30 a.m. The wounded warriors will ride down U.S. 1 and turn onto North Roosevelt, riding to Palm/Eaton, Simonton, Front and Duval streets and then on to Southard see RIDE page 2 Street and the Truman waterfront, where they will be officially welcomed at a noon ceremony in front of the USCGC Ingham.
VIP visits, ops keep NAS busy in 2015 Seasonal training tempo to ramp up By MC3 Cody Babin Southernmost Flyer
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ith its departments scattering across Boca Chica Field, Truman Annex, Trumbo Point and Sigsbee Park, Naval Air Station Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for airto-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels.
Listed are some of the highlights of the service demonstrated year-round by Sailors and civilian employees at NAS Key West throughout 2015: Air Operations • Over 10,782 sorties flown by Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Canadian fighters tracked by Tactical Combat Training System, which is the second see 2015 page 5
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t’s time to kick the tires and light some fires as combat air training resumes at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field. With more than 25,000 square miles of open air space and balmy winter weather, NAS Key West is an attractive training location for squadrons whose training sched-
ules can be affected by winter weather. This week, squadrons from NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, began arriving. The Gladiators from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 are frequent visitors with a permanent detachment on Boca Chica Field. see tempo page 3
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It’s a New Year
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Jan. 8 1963 - Destroyer Benjamin Stoddert (DDG 22) is launched. A veteran of the Vietnam War, she is decommissioned in December 1991.
Jan. 9 1918 - The Naval Overseas Transportation Service, now the Military Sealift Command, is established to carry cargo during World War I.
Jan. 10 2009 - Aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) is commissioned.
Jan. 11 1900 - During the Philippine Insurrection, the gunboat Princeton, commanded by H. Knox, takes possession of the Bataan Island group in the Philippines.
Jan. 12 1953 - Aircraft landings begin operational tests, day and night, onboard USS Antietam (CVA 36), the first angled flight deck carrier.
Jan. 13 1865 - With 8,000 Union soldiers, Rear Adm. David Porter provides 59 warships and 2,000 Sailors and Marines to take Confederate Fort Fisher, North Carolina, after a 2-day assault.
Jan. 14 1863 - Navy General Order 4 announces the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln; the proclamation had been signed Jan. 1, 1863.
his is the first article of the New Year! 2015 is behind us and 2016 is writing itself each day. I do not know how last year went for you. It could have been full of joy or sorrow. It could have been rewarding or taxing. It could have been one of the best or it could have been the most trying. Either way the New Year can bring a new way forward. For those coming off the highlight year, keep the momentum going! The ball is already rolling, so keep pushing it. Enjoy the time of blessings and renewal you have right now. However, do not let it go to waste. My suggestion for you is to take the time to strengthen yourself. I am not here to rain on your parade, but life is not just a straight line. Though you will never again be able to revisit 2015, life is cyclical as it moves forward. We have seasons, even Key West - hot and hotter. You may have the joys of summer now, but
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by commanding officers from the Navy, Army, Coast Guard and Joint Interagency Task Force, as well as local elected officials, residents and tourists. Riders now stay a few extra days and have an opportunity to go fishing and diving, and are treated to shows and dinners - all thanks to the Key West Military Affairs Committee organizing the events and supportive local businesses. The ride now begins
winter can come at any moment. I always remember the story of the grasshopper and the ant. The ant was busy all summer long working while the grasshopper just lounged around and enjoyed life too much. Eventually winter came and the ant was ready but the grasshopper CHAPLAIN'S had no way to CORNER survive. As I tell Sailors, this is shore duty. It is time to shore up your life because the sea will be NAS Key West calling you soon. Command Chaplain It is a time to strengthen marLt. Ethan Everts riages, spend time with family, find rest and most importantly work on yourself spiritually. For those whose past year ended in a rough patch, continue to push. Just as summer ends, so does winter. Despite the long winter months in Michigan where I grew up, winter never lasted forever. Eventually spring came with all its beauty with the trees and flowers blossoming.
with a breakfast and check presentation at the NAS Key West Chiefs Mess on Boca Chica Field. More than $12,000 was raised in December’s annual Wounded Warrior Golf’ Tournment, according to Lisa Patrocky, co-chair of this year’s tournament, which is organized by the Key West Area Chief Petty Officers Association. Sunday’s ride starts at 10:30 a.m. at Boca Chica Field and ends at the Truman waterfront around noon. The community is encouraged to attend a
I may not know what you are going through, but I know I have gone through trials that seemed overwhelming. It is through these times when we truly grow and survive. It may not seem like much is accomplished, but the character you build on the inside will blossom when the winter is over. God uses creation to remind us of these truths. Ecclesiastes is a great book to see this truth. 2:11 reminds us as we go through this life, “God has made everything beautiful in its time.” I cannot tell you when that beauty will unfold, but trust that God will make it beautiful when it is the right time. Keep toiling, but enjoy life. It is a new year and this is a new day. What will you do with it? Come join us at the Truman Chapel as we have started our new series on the Book of Revelation. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. If you need chaplain care, call us at (305) 2932318, Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West. God Bless and Happy New Year!
welcoming ceremony for the 35 riders after they arrive; it will be in front of the USCGC Ingham. After the welcoming
ceremony, the riders will take a break and then participate in a community ride with supporters.
Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC3 Cody Babin This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military service and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. Additional copy and photographs provided by the readers of the Southernmost Flyer should be addressed to: Editor, Southernmost Flyer, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Copy can also be e-mailed to jolene.scholl@ navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 4832425/2434. Deadline for all editorial copy is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication.
The funds raised in that ride support Wounded Warrior Project’s Solider Ride program.
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which is required for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988, to operate a boat of 10 HP or more. This means anyone who is 27 years old or younger is required to have the Boater’s ID card.The $60 fee covers the cost of materials; for an additional $15, a family member can attend sharing materials. For information, call Vince Melendy at (305) 296-1126. More information and registration is posted at www.usps.org/ keywest.
Friends of the Key West Library will sponsor the first book sale of 2016 on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., in the Palm Garden next to the library, 700 Fleming Street. Books in many popular categories art, biography, food, history, hobbies/pets, nature/geography and fiction will be up for sale. Other items include children’s and coffee-table books, DVDs and CDs. For more information, call (305) 394-7148. Proceeds support the library’s pro- NEX gift return policy grams, books and equipment. Sales will be on the first Saturdays in February In order to accommodate customers through April. making post-holiday gift returns, Navy Exchanges will accept returns through Jan. 30. This extended return poliBoating course cy applies to original purchases made The Key West Sail and Power Squadron between Oct. 27 - Dec. 24 either in a NEX offers the “America’s Boating Course” at or through the NEX web store, myNavythe Key West Sail and Power Squadron, Exchange.com. 5205 College Road, Stock Island. The Customers are asked to include any course starts Saturday and continues on packaging material along with the receipt Jan. 16. The class meets 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. when making a return. Any returns withIndividuals completing the course will out a receipt will be placed on a NEX gift receive their Florida boater’s ID card, card.
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Job Title: Port Operations Hometown: Baltimore Prior Duty Stations: Yokosuka, Japan; San Diego Hobbies: Motorcycle riding. Most Interesting Experience: Visiting Japan. Future Plans: Continue my education.
MM3 Jerry Matthews
The squadron trains aviators new to the F/A-18. Also coming from Virginia Beach will be Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 12, the “Fighting Omars,” flying the F/A18. Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, Ace of Spades, arrives over the weekend flying the AV-8B Harrier and Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron (VMAQT) 1 is here training in the EA-6B Prowler. In all, an estimated 500 personnel will arrive and the flight line will be a temporary home to 40 visiting aircraft.
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U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
AS Key West security personnel ‘stepped up’ and collected 85 pairs of new and nearly-new shoes from Sailors and civlians as part of “Operation Flat Foot,” to benefit Wesley House. The shoes were delivered in December and were given to foster families countywide. From left, Security Officer Lt. Cmdr. Michael Rickett, Wesley House representative Claire Hiller and MACS Reginald Chambers, Security’s leading chief petty officer.
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DoD forwards proposed UCMJ changes to Congress From DoD Press Operations
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he Department of Defense on Dec. 28, 2015, forwarded to Congress a legislative proposal to reform the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the statutory framework of the military justice system. The proposal is based on the recommendations of the Military Justice Review Group, which conducted a detailed analysis of each article of the UCMJ, including the historical background of the UCMJ, current practice, and comparison to federal civilian law. In October 2013, former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, in response to a request from the senior uniformed leadership, directed the review of the UCMJ and its implementation in the Manual for CourtsMartial. He also directed the review to consider the recommendations of a separate, congressionally-established panel that examined the systems used to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate adult sexual assault and related offenses in the military. Each of the military services detailed military personnel to serve as members of the Military Justice Review Group. Andrew Effron, former chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, serves as director of the MJRG. “The services assigned a highly talented group of individuals to the MJRG,” said Effron. “Their comprehensive recommendations
will contribute to the positive evolution of the military justice system.” The department’s proposal is the first comprehensive military justice reform package submitted to Congress by the Department of Defense in more than 30 years. The proposed legislation includes 37 statutory additions to the UCMJ, and substantive amendments to 68 current provisions of the UCMJ. Among the major reforms, the proposed legislation would: Strengthen the structure of the military justice system by: Establishing selection criteria for military judges and mandating tour lengths; authorizing military judges to handle specified legal issues prior to referral of a case to court-martial; establishing the authority for military magistrates to preside over specified pre-referral matters; establishing a military judge-alone special court-martial similar to the judge-alone forum in civilian proceedings, with confinement limited to a maximum of six months and no punitive discharge; requiring issuance of guidance on the disposition of criminal cases similar to the United States Attorneys Manual, tailored to military needs; and mandating additional training for commanders and convening authorities focused on the proper exercise of UCMJ authority. Enhance fairness and efficiency in pretrial and trial procedures by: facilitating victim input on disposition decisions and providing for public access to court documents and pleadings;
expanding the authority to subpoena documents during criminal investigations; replacing the current variable panel (military jury) sizes with a standardized number of panel members (military jurors) and a consistent voting percentage in order to convict in noncapital cases (75 percent); and requiring learned defense counsel in capital trials and appeals. Modernize military sentencing by: replacing the current sentencing standard with a system of judicial discretion guided by parameters and criteria; ensuring each offense receives separate consideration for purposes of sentencing to confinement; and providing for effective implementation of sentencing reforms by establishing sentencing by military judges in all non-capital trials. Streamline the post-trial process by eliminating redundant paperwork and requiring an entry of judgment by the military judge similar to federal civilian practice to mark the end of a court-martial. Reform military appellate practice by: Providing service members, like their civilian counterparts, with the opportunity to obtain judicial review in all cases; transforming the automatic appeal of cases to the service Courts of Criminal Appeals into an appeal of right in which the accused, upon advice of appellate defense counsel, would determine whether to file an appeal; focusing the appeal on issues raised by the parties and placing
the burden to demonstrate factual insufficiency on the accused; establishing standards to review errors in guilty pleas similar to that in federal criminal cases; and permitting the government to appeal a sentence under conditions similar to those applied by federal civilian courts of appeals. Update the punitive articles by proposing new offenses, including Article 93a (prohibited activities with military recruits and trainee by person in position of special trust; Article 121a (fraudulent use of credit and debit cards); Article 123 (Offense concerning government computers); and Article 132 (retaliation); and aligning the definition of “sexual act” in Article 120 with federal civilian criminal law. The department looks forward to working with Congress as lawmakers consider the recommendations. The full report of the Military Justice Review Group, the legislative proposal forwarded to Congress, and a sectionby-section analysis of the legislative proposal can be found at www.dod.gov/ dodgc/mjrg.html.
NAS Key West Homes The following LifeWorks programs are open to NAS Key West Homes’ residents only. Yoga Monday, 9 - 10 a.m., Trumbo basketball court Kids Crafts Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dewey House Zumba Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Dewey House Contact us: NAS Key West Homes Office Number: (305) 292-5590 Service Request Number: (305) 292-5596 Office hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday Tuesday, Thursday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., first Saturday.
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highest number out of 11 tactical training ranges country-wide. • 102 Navy, joint and allied squadron and special forces detachment visits with 458 aircraft and 8,830 personnel. • Air traffic controllers executed 57,428 mishap-free radar flight operations, and safely sequenced 37,925 civilian flights into three adjacent civilian airfields and multiple seaplane ports. • Transient Line saw more than 1,400 transient aircraft, 16,000 passengers and processed 1 million pounds of cargo. • Over 13,414 man-hours of aircraft maintenance on three MH-60S helicopters assigned to Operations Maintenance Division. • SAR flew over 180 sorties and over 425 hours, including 21 USCG SAR assists and seven water survival training exercises for Joint Forces • Approximately 100 combined participants with the 156th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Lower Keys Medical Center and Monroe County Fire and
Emergency Services dur124,813 rounds at the ing the annual Patient small arms range with Movement Utilizing zero safety mishaps. Fixed Wing Aircraft Drill • First security force using NAS Key West’s air in Commander, Navy terminal. Region Southeast to pass six simultaneous qualifiPort Operations cation inspections. • 123 miles of oil spill response, from Morale, Welfare and Homestead to Key West. Recreation • 56 port visits to the Mole • More than 720,000 visiPier by Navy and intertor days logged at Navy national warships, vesGateway Inns and Suites, sels from Military Sealift vacation rentals, RV Park Command, NOAA and and marinas. Army Corps of Engineers. • Over 13 fitness classes • Fifty-eight cruise ship offered including, PRT berths at Mole Pier coorPrep, Yoga, Palates, TRX dinated with the city of and Navy Operational Key West. Fitness and Fueling • More than 4,000 dives at System. Mole Pier and Truman • Command Fitness Leader Harbor by more than certification training. 2,700 students representing Special Operations Honor Guard Command, military div- • 32 ceremonial events at ing salvage units, FBI, which the NAS Key West Office of Naval Research, Honor Guard appeared, and Naval Undersea including one change of Warfare Center. command, seven funerals, two Memorial Day Security services, three parades, • 275,000 miles driven by the Navy Ball and other law enforcement supportrequested community ing force protection for six events. annexes and 39 tenant commands. Public Affairs • More than 3,339 per- • 8,014 Facebook fans and sonnel law enforcement 3,585 Twitter followers personnel from the base, of NAS Key West social city, county and federal media. agencies fired through • More than 300 pho-
tos and 10 news stories externally released and featured on the Navy’s flagship website, Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System site, The Key West Citizen, The Kyenoter and local newspapers nationwide. Community Service • 2,300 pounds of food donated locally in Feds Feed Families food drive. • More than 1,000 hours of community service provided by NAS Key West Sailors supporting community service projects at Sigsbee Charter School, Geiger Key Beach, Key West Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity and the Florida Keys SPCA. Sailors and civilians also volunteered for the sea turtle nesting count. • Organized a golf tournmaent that raised more than $12,000 to support Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride. • Soldier Ride reception for 60 wounded warriors. • More than 2,815 toys collected and delivered to Key West families from Toys for Tots charity. • Operation Flat Foot collected 85 pairs of shoes for Wesley House. See photos on page 7.
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This week at FFSC Family Advocacy Program Overview
Wednesday, 2 - 3 p.m. Naval Branch Health Clinic This brief provides an overview of the Family Advocacy Program, indicators of intimate partner and child abuse and reporting procedures. Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. FFSC offers many services including deployment support, relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education, notary service, financial management, crisis incident response and training, ombudsman support, family advocacy and professional counseling. For more information or to request services, call (305) 293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.
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MWR Update Kids Fun Day
293-4498. Park. Awards will be preJan. 22: 6:30 - 11:30 p.m.; sented to first- and secondMark your calendars, the register by Jan. 20 place winners. carnival is coming back to Jan. 30: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; For information, or NAS Key West on Feb. 6 register by Jan. 28 to submit rosters, email from 2 - 5 p.m. at Sigsbee kwathletics@gmail.com or Field. Carnival rides are Beach Yoga call (305) 797-7791. brought in from Miami, and children can play carnival The Boca Chica Fitness Basketball season games and snack on food. Center hosts a monthly Other activities include face yoga class from January Captain’s Cup Basketball painting, a photo booth and to April on the Boca Chica begins Jan. 28 and rosters giveaways. Marina beach. Classes are are due Jan. 15. Games are For more information call 10 - 11 a.m. on the last played on Thursdays at the (305) 293-2503 or visit our Sunday of each month. Boca Chica Fitness Center. Facebook page: NAS Key Attendees should bring a Awards will be presented West MWR. mat, towel and water bottle. to first- and second- place For more information call winners. (305) 293-2480. For more information, Navigator’s live or to submit rosters, email It’s that time of year Free movies kwathletics@gmail.com or - Navigator’s is hostcall (305) 797-7791. ing performers during Beach Patio Recreation season. Entertainmer Center offers free movies Family movies “Frankendread” performs each Saturday at 1 & 6 from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday and p.m. on the big screen. Lazy Join MWR for Family the Fly Away Café will have Boy seating is available Movie Night on the second a dinner special. For more and snacks are available and fourth Friday of every information call (305) 293- for purchase. Note that the month at the Sigsbee Youth 2468. facility is 18 and over after Center. The feature film 4 p.m. daily. For more infor- begins at 6:30 p.m. mation, call (305) 293-5282. For details, call (305) 293AquaFit class Saturday: “Goosebumps 2503. Trumbo Pool offers a “(PG) at1 p.m. Friday: “The Goonies” (PG) free AquaFit class every Saturday: “The Visit” (PG- Jan. 22: “Sandlot” (PG) Wednesday, Thursday and 13) at 6 p.m. Friday from 11 a.m. - noon. Jan. 16: “The Walk” (PG- Trumbo Pool No registration is required. 13) at 1 p.m. Patrons interested in stay- Jan. 16: “Bridge of Spies” The Trumbo Pool has ing in the pool after class, (PG-13) at 6 p.m. shifted to winter hours: must pay the standard fees. Jan. 23: “The Martian” Wednesday - Saturday, 11 Unattended children are (PG-13) at 1 and 6 p.m. a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, prohibited. For more infor- Jan. 30: “Everest” (PG-13) noon - 5 p.m. The pool, on mation call (305) 293- 4324. at 1 p.m. Trumbo Point, offers laps Jan. 30: “Sicario” (R) at 6 swimming, water slides, lily pads, climbing wall and kidBabysitting break p.m. die splash pad. The Child Development Softball season The pavilion is availCenter offers additional able for parties and a playchild care during the month Captain’s Cup Softball ground is on site. of January. The cost is $4 begins Jan. 25 and rosters Admission is $1 a day for per child, per hour. Pre- are due Jan. 15 and games retirees and DOD civilians registration is required, begin Jan. 25. The games and free to active duty and including immunization will play every Monday and their families. records. Call the CDC for Wednesday on the renovatFor more information or more information: (305) ed softball field at Sigsbee to book a party call (305)
293-4324.
Fly Away Café The Fly Away Café, operating at Navigator’s, Boca Chica Marina, offers breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner specials. Hours of service are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday, and 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday. In addition to a wide variety of food selections, the café serves café con leche, cappuccino and espresso. Order ahead, or call for specials, at (305) 293-2468.
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information, email emma. duty military personnel harlow@navy.mil or calling E-6 and below. Visit us on (305) 293-2503. Facebook at “MWR Liberty Key West” and request to be added to the closed Liberty Child Care Group. Need an extra hour or two For more information of child care? The School email naskwliberty@gmail. Age Care program and the com or call (305) 293-2682 Child Development Center or (305) 797-4468. offer hourly care. Families Sunday: Football at 1 and may not exceed 10 hours of 4:25 p.m. care per child per week dur- Jan. 17: Football and Chili ing SAC Before and After at 1 and 4:25 p.m. School program. Children Jan. 22: Finally Friday Ice must have an active regis- Cream and Game Night at tration on file. Make res- 7 p.m. ervations in person or by Jan. 24: Football at 1 and calling the Youth Center at 4:25 p.m. (305) 293-4437. For CDC Jan. 31: Football at 1 and hourly care, call (305) 293- 4:25 p.m. 4498.
The Boca Chica Exercise Studio is open in the former Landing Zone offices, Bldg. Sigsbee Marina A-350, next to the Air Lanes Liberty activities Bowling Center. A number Sigsbee Marina is now of fitness classes, includThe Liberty Single Sailor operating on winter hours ing Pilates and yoga, are Program is open to all single offered in the studio, which or unaccompanied active see MWR page 8 features state-of-the-art bamboo flooring, mirrors and sound system. See the Fitness Schedule for class information or call (305) 293-2480 or email bocachicagym@gmail.com.
2016 air show The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels are coming to Key West on April 2 and 3. The air show also will feature other military and civilian performers. General admission to the event is free but if you are looking to purchase reserve seating tickets are on sale now: www.airshowkeywest.com. Bleacher, box and Flight Line Club (picnic tables for four) seating are available online for purchase; visit the ITT Office for assistance. For more
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A look back at 2015
U.S. Navy photo by Trice Denny
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cody Babin
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks to chief selects during a visit to Naval Air Station Key West Sept. 10. Mabus was visiting the air station to meet Sailors and Marines and discuss Navy air and port operations in Key West.
NAS Key West Commanding Officer Steve McAlearney, far left, joined the City of Key West’s elected officials and staff in a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 16 for the Truman Waterfront Park. The former Naval Station property was given to the city after BRAC 1995 and after many years of work, it will become a public park.
U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
With the building set, contractors have moved to the interior to work on the $12.5 million crash/rescue and fire station on Boca Chica Field. Fire and emergency crews expect to start moving into the facility in January.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cody Babin
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels #7 Lt. Tyler Davies and Blue Angels Events Coordinator #8 Marine Corps Capt. Corrie Mays arrive at NAS Key West’s Boca Chica Field for their pre-season visit Dec. 2 in preparation for the upcoming air show on April 2 and 3.
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p.m. in the Exercise Studio, Bldg. A-350 on Boca Chica. For more information call of operation - 7:45 a.m. - 5 (305) 293-2480. p.m. daily. For more information, call (305) 293-4434. Fitness schedule continued from page 6
Landing Zone The Landing Zone is located in Bldg. A-711 Essex Circle, Boca Chica Field. It is a one-stop shop resource center for quality products at competitive prices. Products include awards and recognitions, plaques and engraving, custom imprinted apparel, NAS Key West logoed products, printing/copying, signage and it is also an authorized notary public. Stop by to see the new location and learn about all the available services. Call (305) 293-2884 or email mwrgraphics@hotmail.com.
Until Jan. 16 Monday 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. - HIIT (Boca Chica Fitness Center) 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Yoga (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) Tuesday 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT (Boca Chica Fitness Center) 5:15 - 6 p.m. - Shake It Off (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) Wednesday 5:15 - 6 p.m. - HIIT (Boca Chica Fitness Center)
Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee Community Cardio Dance Center) Boca Chica Fitness 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycle (Boca Center is rolling out a new Chica Cycling Studio) class on Tuesdays - Shake It Off Cardio Dance Class Saturday includes a variety of dance 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit style and music genres. (Boca Chica Fitness Center) The class meets 5:15 - 6
NAS Classifieds HELP WANTED Help wanted - for two months or so, talent needed to organize, file, and do light computer work with Microsoft Word and Excel. We can train; 10 - 20 hours/ week. Job allows reasonable access to beach and pools. Pay is $18 - $25 depending on experience. Call (305) 295-9000 ore email Joankeywest@ juno.com. Part-time position - Nestle retail representative in Key West. Primary function is to support the display and stocking of Nestle
products at various customer sites. Must be at least 18 with high school diploma or GED equivalent, have a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle with valid insurance. Must be available to work early morning/late night hours and willing to work any day of the week, weekends and holidays. $13.55 per hour. For more info, or to apply, visit https:// nestleusa.taleo.net/ careersection/4/jobdetail.ftl?job=15008268 NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free for active-duty
and retired personnel, their families and civilian base employees only. Deadline for submissions is noon the Tuesday prior to that Friday’s issue. Make submissions to the NAS Key West Public Affairs Office by email, jolene. scholl@navy.mil; mail, P.O. Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001; or fax submissions to (305) 293-2627. Unless otherwise directed, ads will run for four issues. Name and phone number must accompany all requests in order for them to be considered for publication. Call (305) 293-2425.